FAQ: What is a record or detailed record?
A record or detailed record includes information about a resource. The information included on the record page can depend on what type of resource (book, journal, article, video, etc.) is being described. Common information found in a record includes:
- Title
- Author(s)
- Journal Title (if applicable)
- Item/Document Type
- Subject Terms
- Summary/Abstract
- Contents
Here is an example of a detailed record for a journal article in the Multi-Search or an EBSCO database:
Here is an example of a detailed record for an ebook in Ebook Central - ProQuest This link opens in a new window:
Here is an example of a detailed record for a print book in the Online Library Catalog:
